The rise of women’s football in the UK as they confirm sole bid for 2035 World Cup tournament

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The rise of women’s football in the UK has been remarkable, with the Lionesses and Wales Women’s National Team achieving significant success. England’s Euro 2022 victory and Wales’ first Women’s Euro qualification highlight progress. The 2035 Women’s World Cup bid further celebrates their growth, boosting the sport’s global prominence.

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00:00The rise of women's football in the UK has been nothing short of remarkable with the

00:06Lionesses and Wales women's national team both enjoying significant success in recent

00:12years.

00:14As the UK prepares to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, this milestone is seen as a testament

00:20to the hard work and progress within the sport.

00:24England's Lionesses have been at the forefront of this movement, becoming one of the top

00:29teams in global women's football.

00:33Their triumph in the 2022 UEFA Women's Euros, where they lifted the trophy on home soil,

00:39ignited excitement and demonstrated the growing popularity of the women's game.

00:46Under the leadership of Serena Weigmann, England's success has been built on a strong foundation,

00:53with talented players like Beth Mead, Ellen White and Fran Kirby leading the charge.

00:58The Lionesses' impressive performances on the international stage have inspired a new

01:05generation of young girls to take up the sport and dream of representing their country.

01:11Similarly, Wales' women's national team has made significant strides with their first

01:19ever participation in a women's Euro tournament coming up this summer.

01:24Their qualification for major tournaments has been a breakthrough moment for Welsh football

01:30and the team's growth has been bolstered by the dedication of both players and coaching

01:36staff.

01:37We need to keep constantly bashing down those barriers too for those to come in and take our

01:44shirts later on.

01:45Noel Mooney, the CEO of Welsh FA, has emphasised the importance of this journey, highlighting

01:52how hosting major women's football events in Wales can inspire future generations.

01:59With the tournament set to be hosted across the UK, it will provide a further boost to the

02:04women's game, giving both England and Wales a platform to showcase their talents on the global stage.

02:13Thank you for listening.

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